Our terminology -- Hezbollah -- is not a militia. It's a resistance ... and there is a difference between resistance and militia,

Every time Lebanon takes a step forward, there are those who want to undermine this country.

We should take advantage of this opportune moment and deal seriously our difficult times.

The plan for the Middle East that the Americans are selling is a plan the Lebanese have had for a long time. Now for the first time in our history we have the opportunity. And each of us has to ask ourselves, are we ready and capable to govern ourselves, yes or no?

We open our door, and we are still committed to open our door for our brothers in Syria. But doesn't mean that we should not keep alone. The international community should really - should really share Lebanon the numbers of refugees and share Lebanon the cost of their living.

The most important, what I believe myself to do, is what is the interest of Lebanon, what is the interest of my country and my nation? And I'm going to do it fully.

My own agenda is going to be followed, and that agenda is to maintain very good relations with the international community, and Lebanon has to fulfill its commitments.

I announce the resignation of the government, perhaps as the only way for Lebanon's main political blocs to assume their responsibilities and come together to pull Lebanon out of an unknown tunnel.

I am not keen just for the position; I'm keen to help and to serve. If I can really avoid any bad things on my country, I will not hesitate one second.

What I'm trying to do, and my policy, is to disassociate, to shy away from what's going on in Syria.